Bird Watching: Hummingbird Adventures #15, 1 by SingingWolf

SingingWolf wrote:
KC, I think it has to do with male mating display behavior. I don't see this on the females, only the males. Many other kinds of birds do the same kind of thing, with the peacock it's his tail feather. I think the grouse does it with the neck feathers too.
kwan, I don't know why birds do things like that. On our last trip to Mexico, we had a woodpecker that would peck at his reflection on the window in our suite. I guess he thought he saw a rival for that lady woodpeckers affections.
I guess I need to go back and share some photos. I have seen my hummer friends, but have been too busy to post photos of them lately.
I am going to start a new thread.

This is where we are going next: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1031199/

My friend Zippy.

Thank all of you who share your stories and photos. It's a lot of fun hearing about how other hummers act.
Walk in Beauty!
SingingWolf